The New Interest in Documentary Films – A Top 10 List

Netflix has sparked an entirely new interest in documentaries. There are tons of documentaries on Netflix that are free to view and we have found some really great ones!

1. Finding Elmo – Despite the recent bad press surrounding Kevin Clash, this is a great watch. Kevin recounts his experience from making his own puppets as a child to meeting Jim Henson to turning Elmo into the most beloved Muppet of all time.

2. Between the Folds – This is a really interesting look at the past, present, and future of origami. It shows the connecten between art, music, math, and science. This documentary has everything from applications towards finding cures for diseases, breathtakingly detailed sculpture, and even a postmodern look of origami with just a single fold.

3. Whore's Glory – This documentary looks at the life of prostitutes in Thailand, Bangladesh, and Mexico. Obviously not kids friendly, but very eye opening as to the lives of these girls in different countries. Heartbreaking.

4. Lost Angels – The true story behind skid row in Los Angeles. You will probably be surprised at what the reality is.